Podcasts

Podcast episode promotion featuring Rae Pica and Kisha Reid discussing the importance of play in early childhood education, with photos of Rae Pica and podcast branding.

EP31: Why Play?

Rae Pica joins Kisha Reid as they tackle the question Why Play? Pica draws from her work with early childhood educators, time in the field, and the latest research in her new book, which digs into the why.

Promotional graphic for The DEY Podcast, episode 30, featuring a discussion on the 2025 PLAY Empowers Retreat held in Adamstown, Maryland, with images of speakers and event details.

EP30: From Surviving to Thriving 2025 PLAY EMPOWERS RETREAT

Kisha hosts a debrief live from Day 3 of the PEP Retreat in Adamstown, Maryland. Guests include Heather Bernt Santy, Tiffany Pearsall, Bethany Corrie, Katie Rooney, Kristin Haugen, Alexis Jones, Becky Gamache, Denisha Jones, Ulrica Convers, Sierra Roussos, and Carly Bedard.

Podcast episode promotion featuring guest Rusty Keeler, discussing adventurous play and tips for incorporating play into programs, hosted by Kisha on The DEY Podcast.

EP29: Start Your Adventure with a YES!

In this episode, Kisha chats with Rusty Keeler about his unique journey to adventurous play. Rusty offers practical advice on incorporating adventure play into your home or program. From Tasmania to Texas, Rusty Keeler has spent the last 30 years traveling the world designing and advocating for children’s play.

A podcast episode titled "EP 27: Naturally Emergent Learning" featuring Megan Gessler, a nature-based curriculum specialist, with podcast and guest photos.

EP 28: Naturally Emergent Learning

In this Episode Kisha chats with Megan about her work as a nature based curriculum specialist. Megan Gessler, Curriculum Director for Little Explorers, is the founder of three internationally renowned nature-based early education programs. She established and directed the Northern Illinois Nature Play Association (NINPA), and serves on the Executive Leadership Team of the North American Association of Environmental Education’s (NAAEE) Natural Start Alliance. She holds a M.Ed. and Certificate in Nature-based Early Childhood Education from Antioch University New England (AUNE) and is a Certified Master Naturalist. Megan is a co-author of the Children’s Environmental Kinship Guide and the Nature-Based Early Childhood Program Assessment & Guidebook and she has contributed to The Sky Above and the Mud Below.